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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Bachelor of Sport, Recreation and Event Management

  • Bachelor

The sport, recreation and event management industry is a dynamic, and evolving sector.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
Y53, 083403E
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

The sport, recreation and event management industry is a dynamic, and evolving sector.

Not only does it provide health, fitness and entertainment benefits to people world-wide, it comprises a multi-million-dollar sector which generates employment for sport development managers, event managers, and more.

This course provides a range of professional industry practice opportunities in relevant industries, so you'll not only learn the theoretical knowledge, but also the industry focused practical skills to succeed.

You'll focus on the application of the key aspects of sport delivery systems, event management, leadership and programming, culture and professional identity development, sport and recreation facilities and services management, strategic and human resource management, marketing and communications, funding and finance, sport venue management, sports law, sport business research and planning, and event operations management.

Plus, you'll have the opportunity to further specialise your studies with a stronger industry focus in various fields, such as marketing, sports science, human resource management, public relations, or tourism and hospitality management.

Study locations

Joondalup

Online

What you will learn

  • Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically.
  • Apply broad and coherent knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
  • Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
  • Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
  • Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
  • Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
  • Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility

Career pathways

Sport and Recreation Event Manager, Recreation Services Manager, Sport Association CEO, Sport Development Manager, Sport Marketing and Sponsorship Manager, Sport Corporate Affairs Manager, Sport Communications Manager, Sport Membership Manager, Sport Club Manager, Player Manager

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
87.7%
Overall satisfaction
89.5%
Skill scale
76.7%
Teaching scale
61.9%
Employed full-time
$69.5k
Average salary